The GnATTERbox

For discussion of the issues faced when building a model or layout - how to replicate wood, what glues to use, exactly how much weathering can a Gnat take, a good source of detailing accessories - you get the picture, I'm sure.

Well a couple of evenings and most of the cab details are done. To fill a gap at the bottom of the fire box a piece of plasticard was embossed, the cab floor is getting wooden floor boards. I made boiler try cocks out of some 1mm brass rod 10ba nuts and the handles out of some 0,5mm bras wire. The Pressure gauge was mounted on a wood backing.

Well having a few internetless days (my inbox is now into three digits, many saying "you havent replied") I have managed to get a bit of modelling done. Like the locos & the crane I made this building can turn into a flat-pack so it will fit inside my laptop bag when I eventually get back to Uk!
The inspiration,

Now run out of coffee stirrers, but I think I've found some thin plywood I might be able to separate the leaves of.....

This project is full of charm and interest - I can't wait to see it all come to life. The detailing of the loco is fantastic and the buildings look just right.
Please keep us all posted.
Kind regards,
Mark